Cost of Living in Guernsey
Summary of cost of living in Guernsey:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,250.5 (£3,171.2), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,156.1 (£862.6), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Guernsey is, on average, 9.5% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Guernsey is, on average, 47.4% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | £15.25 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | £65.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | £6.99 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | £5.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £5.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | £3.55 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.03 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | £1.60 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | £1.80 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | £1.49 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | £1.11 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | £4.40 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | £4.49 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | £4.28 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | £7.26 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | £2.20 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | £1.23 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | £1.50 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | £1.69 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | £0.92 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | £1.10 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | £2.20 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | £1.58 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £9.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | £2.10 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £1.67 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | £9.93 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | £1.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | £25.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | £6.70 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | £2.90 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | £12.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | £1.65 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | £27,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | £31,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | £115.05 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | £16.78 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | £45.67 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | £58.38 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | £12.50 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | £7.75 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | £1,833.33 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | £13,500.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | £70.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | £25.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | £68.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | £78.33 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £1,691.67 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £1,625.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £2,787.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £2,518.75 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | £805.15 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | £619.35 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £3,931.20 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.07 | |
Prices in Guernsey
This country had 60 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: 11 May 2026
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Last update: 11 May 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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